Open today 10 am – 5 pm
Tour group in the Asia Gallery.

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Explore Our Shared Humanity

A million world wonders. 10,000 years of history. An ongoing exploration of the human experience.

A display from Native American Voices.
On view

Native American Voices

Discover a living tapestry of Nations with distinct histories and unexpected identities, and leave preconceptions behind.

Included with admission

The Ram in the Thicket statue.

What's On View

Connect with vibrant cultures of the world, from the very first cities of the Middle East to the lives of Native American communities today.

The Main Entrance during fall.

Plan Your Visit

The Penn Museum is open to all.
3260 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19014
Open Tuesday through Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
and first Wednesdays until 8:00 pm

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Members Get More

World adventure awaits all explorers at the Penn Museum, and members get a world of perks: Free year-round admission, special discounts, plus invitations to popular programs and exclusive events.

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Upcoming Events

  • The Deep Dig

    Extraordinary Epics: Explore the rich cultural tapestries spanning the globe through five of history’s most influential and epic tales.

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  • A Sanctuary of Self-Care

    First Wednesdays, we're open late with wellness activities for all levels from local practitioners of yoga, meditation, sound healing, and more.

    A group doing yoga at the Museum.
  • Up Late with the Sphinx

    Explore the galleries after dark during an epic evening of family fun.

    Two children examing the Sphinx with a flashlight.
  • Upcoming Events

    Connect with science, culture, history, and more during one of these upcoming programs.

    3 women in African garb, dancing
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A wedding at the museum.

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Our beautiful historic building located on the University of Pennsylvania’s campus is one of Philadelphia’s premier venues for weddings, celebrations, corporate, and philanthropic events.

Really a top-notch stop among the many museums to choose from in Philadelphia. Wonderful collections in a beautiful space.
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In the News

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Member Perk

Expedition magazine

An exclusive magazine for Penn Museum Members to dig into the latest archaeological research, amazing artifacts, world culture, and Penn Museum news.

The Barton Cylinder.

NYT: Barton Cylinder at the Penn Museum the oldest documentation of kissing

A Mesopotamian clay tablet housed in the Middle East Galleries at the Penn Museum sets the record straight about the history of kissing.